Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Ouse Bridge
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Shambles
- A Pipkin
- Rowntree Park
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- View from Station Rise
- Holy Trinity Church
- Church of St Olave
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The County Court House
- St Leonard's Hospital